Standard Tuning EADGBe
Verse 1:
E F#
I'd like to build the world a home, and furnish it with love
B A E
Grow apple trees and honey bees, and snow white turtle doves
E F#
I'd like to teach the world to sing, in perfect harmony
B A E
I'd like to hold it in my arms, and keep it company
E F#
I'd like to see the world for once, all standing hand in hand
B A E
And hear them echo through the hills, for peace throughout the land
Chorus 1:
E F# B
That's the song I hear! Let the world sing today
E F# B
I'd like to teach the world to sing in perfect harmony
E F#
la la la la, do do do do do do do do
B A E
ah uh huh ah, uh ah, la ah huh uh la
[repeat all once more]
(end)